# Wichita Littles: things to do with little kids in Wichita, KS this weekend

> Botanica’s last BOOtanica weekend means trick-or-treating through the gardens Friday and Saturday, and Old Cowtown hands its historic streets to costumed candy hunters Saturday at Hay, Hooves & Halloween. Wild Lights glows at the zoo five nights running, and Thursday’s Little Explorers hour has 2-to-5s designing jack-o’-lanterns. Wichita has 22 outings this week, 16 free and 12 indoors.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 22 outings at 16 places; 16 free; 12 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **BOOtanica at Botanica** (Fri, Oct 23; Sat, Oct 24 · Fri 5–10pm; Sat 2–10pm) at Botanica Wichita, 701 N. Amidon St., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: $17 adults; $10 ages 3–11; 2 and under free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The last weekend of Botanica’s fall festival: trick-or-treating in the gardens (Fri 5–7pm, Sat 4–6pm), a family movie lounge, Ghosts in the Garden Story Time Saturday at 3pm, and Wichita Children’s Theatre on stage Saturday evening. Source: https://botanica.org/bootanica/
- **Hay, Hooves & Halloween at Old Cowtown** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2–8pm) at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: $7; members $2; kids 4 and under free. Ages 0+. Safe trick-or-treating along Cowtown’s historic streets, with costumes, dancing, friendly zombie cowboys and plenty of candy. Source: https://www.oldcowtown.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4039&calType=0&day=24&month=10&year=2026
- **Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo** (Wed, Oct 21 to Sun, Oct 25, 5 days · 6–9pm) at Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS 67212. Cost: $19 online, $21 at the gate (Thu–Sun); $16 on Wednesday; members $17–$19; 2 and under free. Ages 0+. Glowing Asian lantern sculptures all over the zoo, Wednesday through Sunday nights. Indoor exhibits are closed and the resident animals aren’t out, so it’s all about the lights. Source: https://scz.org/event/wild-lights
- **Little Explorers: Jack-o-Lantern at Museum of World Treasures** (Thu, Oct 22 · 9–10am) at Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st St., Wichita, KS 67202. Cost: Kids 5 and under free; $7 for everyone else; members free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. A relaxed, play-based hour for ages 2 to 5 during a quiet museum morning: design a jack-o’-lantern and hear “Bonaparte Falls Apart.” Source: https://worldtreasures.org/events/calendar/little-explorers-jack-o-lantern
- **Trunk or Treat at First Church of the Nazarene** (Sun, Oct 25 · 3–5pm) at Wichita First Church of the Nazarene, 1400 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67211. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Decorated trunks with candy, plus inflatables, games, food and music on a Sunday afternoon. Source: https://firstnaz.org/trunkortreat/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 24)

1. **Morning**: Fall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch, Walters’ Pumpkin Patch. 10am–7pm. Cost: Wed–Fri $16.95 online, $20.95 gate; Sat–Sun $20.95 online, $25.95 gate; under 2 free. https://thewaltersfarm.com/admission/
2. **Lunch**: Public at the Brickyard, Old Town, 129 N. Rock Island Ave.. Open 11am–10pm. Cost: Kids’ meals $6 personal pizza (12 and under). (from the city guide) https://publicbrickyard.com/oldtownwichitarestaurant/
3. **After nap**: BOOtanica at Botanica, Botanica Wichita. 2–10pm. Cost: $17 adults; $10 ages 3–11; 2 and under free. https://botanica.org/bootanica/

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Monday, Oct 19**: Family Storytime (Alford) (free)
- **Tuesday, Oct 20**: Nursery Rhyme Time (Westlink) (free); Nursery Rhyme Time (Rockwell) (free); Preschool Storytime (Advanced Learning Library) (free); Baby's First Storytime (Advanced Learning Library) (free)
- **Wednesday, Oct 21**: Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo; Fall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch; Preschool Storytime (Westlink) (free); Family Storytime (Rockwell) (free)
- **Thursday, Oct 22**: Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo; Halloween Nights at Exploration Place; Trunk or Treat at Wichita Habitat for Humanity (free); Little Explorers: Jack-o-Lantern at Museum of World Treasures; Art Start for Families at Wichita Art Museum (free); Fall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch; Baby's First Storytime (Westlink) (free); Cuentos Bilingües Storytime (Evergreen) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 23**: BOOtanica at Botanica; Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo; Halloween Nights at Exploration Place; Fall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch; Nursery Rhyme Time (Advanced Learning Library) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 24**: BOOtanica at Botanica; Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo; Halloween Nights at Exploration Place; Hay, Hooves & Halloween at Old Cowtown; Trunk or Treat at Colonial Heights Church (free); Fall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch; Cuentos Bilingües (Angelou Northeast) (free); Make & Take (Angelou Northeast) (free)
- **Sunday, Oct 25**: Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo; Trunk or Treat at First Church of the Nazarene (free); Fall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch

## All outings this week

- **BOOtanica at Botanica** (Fri, Oct 23; Sat, Oct 24 · Fri 5–10pm; Sat 2–10pm) at Botanica Wichita, 701 N. Amidon St., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: $17 adults; $10 ages 3–11; 2 and under free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The last weekend of Botanica’s fall festival: trick-or-treating in the gardens (Fri 5–7pm, Sat 4–6pm), a family movie lounge, Ghosts in the Garden Story Time Saturday at 3pm, and Wichita Children’s Theatre on stage Saturday evening. Source: https://botanica.org/bootanica/
- **Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo** (Wed, Oct 21 to Sun, Oct 25, 5 days · 6–9pm) at Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS 67212. Cost: $19 online, $21 at the gate (Thu–Sun); $16 on Wednesday; members $17–$19; 2 and under free. Ages 0+. Glowing Asian lantern sculptures all over the zoo, Wednesday through Sunday nights. Indoor exhibits are closed and the resident animals aren’t out, so it’s all about the lights. Source: https://scz.org/event/wild-lights
- **Halloween Nights at Exploration Place** (Thu, Oct 22; Fri, Oct 23; Sat, Oct 24 · 6–9pm) at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: Event tickets on the museum’s site (daytime admission: $21 adults, $16 ages 3–11, 2 and under free). Ages 3+. The science museum stays open late Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through Oct 31 for Halloween Nights. Source: https://exploration.org/visit/
- **Hay, Hooves & Halloween at Old Cowtown** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2–8pm) at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: $7; members $2; kids 4 and under free. Ages 0+. Safe trick-or-treating along Cowtown’s historic streets, with costumes, dancing, friendly zombie cowboys and plenty of candy. Source: https://www.oldcowtown.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4039&calType=0&day=24&month=10&year=2026
- **Trunk or Treat at Colonial Heights Church** (Sat, Oct 24 · 5–7pm) at Colonial Heights Church, 5200 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67216. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A free, family-friendly community trunk or treat; come in costume. It moves inside the church if it rains. Source: https://www.colonialheightschurch.com/events/trunkortreat
- **Trunk or Treat at First Church of the Nazarene** (Sun, Oct 25 · 3–5pm) at Wichita First Church of the Nazarene, 1400 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67211. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Decorated trunks with candy, plus inflatables, games, food and music on a Sunday afternoon. Source: https://firstnaz.org/trunkortreat/
- **Trunk or Treat at Wichita Habitat for Humanity** (Thu, Oct 22 · 5–6:30pm) at Wichita Habitat for Humanity, 2220 N. Opportunity Dr., Wichita, KS 67219. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A free weeknight trunk or treat with candy and games, open to everyone; come dressed in a costume. Source: https://wichitahabitat.org/events/2026-10-22-trunk-or-treat/
- **Little Explorers: Jack-o-Lantern at Museum of World Treasures** (Thu, Oct 22 · 9–10am) at Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st St., Wichita, KS 67202. Cost: Kids 5 and under free; $7 for everyone else; members free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. A relaxed, play-based hour for ages 2 to 5 during a quiet museum morning: design a jack-o’-lantern and hear “Bonaparte Falls Apart.” Source: https://worldtreasures.org/events/calendar/little-explorers-jack-o-lantern
- **Art Start for Families at Wichita Art Museum** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11:30am or 1:30–2:30pm) at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: Free; registration required. Ages 3–5. A free preschool art hour for ages 3 to 5 and a grown-up. October’s theme is Life in the Countryside, with art about rolling wheat fields. Source: https://wam.org/event/art-start-for-families-1030-am-session-6/
- **Fall Pumpkinfest at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch** (Wed, Oct 21 to Sun, Oct 25, 5 days · 10am–7pm) at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch, 10001 NW U.S. Highway 77, Burns, KS 66840. Cost: Wed–Fri $16.95 online, $20.95 gate; Sat–Sun $20.95 online, $25.95 gate; under 2 free. Ages 0+. More than 30 farm attractions, corn mazes and pumpkin picking about 45 minutes northeast of Wichita, open Wednesday to Sunday through Nov 1. Source: https://thewaltersfarm.com/admission/
- **Family Storytime (Alford)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30–11am) at Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. For ages 0-6. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16700692
- **Nursery Rhyme Time (Westlink)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11am) at Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, Wichita, KS 67212. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16698886
- **Nursery Rhyme Time (Rockwell)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11am) at Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th St. N., Wichita, KS 67208. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16704734
- **Preschool Storytime (Advanced Learning Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11am) at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16703698
- **Baby's First Storytime (Advanced Learning Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:40–11am) at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16703683
- **Preschool Storytime (Westlink)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30–11am) at Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, Wichita, KS 67212. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16686010
- **Family Storytime (Rockwell)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30–11am) at Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th St. N., Wichita, KS 67208. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 0-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16704753
- **Baby's First Storytime (Westlink)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11am) at Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer, Wichita, KS 67212. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16686047
- **Cuentos Bilingües Storytime (Evergreen)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11am) at Evergreen Community Center & Library, 2601 N. Arkansas, Wichita, KS 67204. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/15023670
- **Nursery Rhyme Time (Advanced Learning Library)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30–11am) at Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16703727
- **Cuentos Bilingües (Angelou Northeast)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11:30am–12pm) at Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67214. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/14857580
- **Make & Take (Angelou Northeast)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 12–3pm) at Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67214. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Bring together household items and your imagination to create a banjo small enough for your pocket! This is a drop-in craft for ages 4-11. Source: https://wichitalibrary.libnet.info/event/16673730

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## FAQ

### What can I do with a little one in Wichita this weekend?
This week we found 22 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: BOOtanica at Botanica, Hay, Hooves & Halloween at Old Cowtown, Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Wichita this week?
Yes, 16 of this week’s 22 picks are free, including library storytimes and Trunk or Treat at Colonial Heights Church. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Wichita](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/guide/#free) in the city guide.

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Wichita when it rains?
12 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/#all).

### Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Wichita?
This week we list 11 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/#all).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Wichita this week?
5 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Nursery Rhyme Time (Westlink), Nursery Rhyme Time (Rockwell) and Baby's First Storytime (Advanced Learning Library). 5 of them are free and 5 are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/wichita/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Wichita list?
We go through Wichita’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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